Maha Imposes Curfew, CM Says Have No Option

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray announced the curfew on Monday evening after holding meetings with divisional commissioners, collectors, IPS officers and other senior officials in the state via video conferencing.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Monday clamped curfew on the entire state as the number of cases recorded has been rising and people continue to leave their homes disregarding Section 144 imposed by the government. While essential services would not be impacted, all religious places would be asked to shut down. The regulations would be in effect till March 31.

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray announced the curfew on Monday evening after holding meetings with divisional commissioners, collectors, IPS officers and other senior officials in the state via video conferencing. The government got the feeling that people did not grasp the gravity of the situation and refused to be constrained to their homes."I have been telling people repeatedly, we are in a very crucial period, a dangerous situation, you can call it a turning point. If we can't stop the virus now, then it (virus) will do the same that happened in other countries (like China and Italy). I have no other option but to put a curfew," Uddhav Thackeray said. "We have sealed the state's borders as well as district borders. Travel from one district to another would not be allowed. This is because we want the districts that have no such cases to remain that way and tackle districts where there are cases reported," Uddhav said. Explaining the reason for the state curfew, he said, "I have got information that people have come out (even when Section 144 was imposed). This has not been imposed for people to have fun," said Uddhav. "People should not remain under the myth that nothing will happen to them," he added. Rebuking people who came out to celebrate on roads at 5pm on Sunday to thank health care workers, he said, "Clapping hands was to encourage and thank health care workers. Clapping does not make the virus go away." The chief minister said that while private vehicles would not be allowed, they may be allowed if a valid reason is given.

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